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In a political landscape often characterized by division and partisanship, U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-1) stands out as a beacon of hope and a champion for unity. Elected to represent Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District in a special election, Amo became the first person of color to represent the constituency.
In an exclusive interview with the AFRO, Amo said that his freshman year was “eventful.”
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., has co-introduced a resolution “to unleash the potential” of distributed ledger technologies, or DLT, such as blockchain to support the federal government’s diplomatic and security goals, urging federal agencies “to explore and support the development and application of DLT” and expresses Congress’ “commitment to advancing responsible innovation.”
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is celebrating a big win with the passage of legislation to create the Southern New England Regional Commission. This new body aims to boost economic growth and attract federal investment to the state.
The measure, part of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, sailed through both chambers of Congress with overwhelming support. It’s now on its way to President Biden’s desk for signature.